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Heavy Duty Hauling 2.06.2019
Chevrolet has been building trucks for more than 100 years. The latest in that long heritage is the all-new 2020 Silverado HD. MotorWeek was at the debut at the Flint Assembly plant in Flint, Michigan where they’ll be built. The Silverado 2500 & 3500 HD models are longer, wider and taller than the predecessor. These heavy duty trucks grow by more than just size. … Read More
Ford Heads to Chicago Auto Show with New Super Duty Pickup 2.05.2019
Ford has announced the details of it's new 2020 F-Series Super Duty pickup truck lineup that will be on public display at this week's Chicago Auto Show. Ford says the 2020 F-Series Super Duty will offer its highest-ever conventional, gooseneck and fifth-wheel towing and payload ratings. It will also be the most powerful Super Duty HD pickup yet with two new… Read More
Chicago Bound 2.04.2019
MotorWeek is heading to the Chicago Auto Show. We already have our eye on several debuts. Toyota is thinking big with the 2020 Toyota Tacoma. They’re also expected to add a dose of luxury to capability with the limited edition 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition. Naturally there’s exclusive trim inside and out to go along with the 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8,… Read More
The Dune Buggy Is Back Electrified! 1.31.2019
Volkswagen is bringing a legend back to life! At the beginning of March, the Wolfsburg-based company will reveal the first fully electric version of a new dune buggy. Taking its cues from popular American dune buggies, the concept vehicle is based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), demonstrating how multifaceted the new platform is. “A buggy is… Read More
Carmaker Super Bowl Ads Already Creating Buzz 1.30.2019
Super Bowl week means Super Bowl ads, and carmakers are already leaking teasers of their spots. Toyota will run an advertisement for the 2019 RAV4 HV, featuring female college football player Antoinette “Toni” Harris and narrated by sportscaster Jim Nantz, based on the theme of “Challenging Perceptions.” Hyundai is planning a humorous spot entitled “Elevator”,… Read More
Porsche Announces Three Years of Free Charging for Taycan EV 1.29.2019
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has announced an agreement with Electrify America, LLC to provide the first all-electric Porsche, the Taycan, with three years of charging at Electrify America public stations across the country. This charging benefit will be included in the price of the Taycan. In addition, Porsche U.S. dealers will install their own… Read More
Heavy Duty GMC 1.28.2019
It’s back to work and GMC is moving forward to meet heavy duty demands. They’re introducing the all-new 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty. This workhorse is big. It’s taller, has a longer wheelbase, and a larger grille. Under that beefy hood is a 445-horsepower 6.6 liter Duramax turbo diesel matched with an Allison 10-speed automatic. Torque is 910 lb-ft which will come in… Read More
Honda EV Teaser 1.25.2019
Here’s another one of those cars that’s giving us a glimpse at what the future will look like. Honda released this early design sketch of an electric vehicle prototype. If it looks familiar, that’s because the similarities are obvious to the Urban EV Concept Honda first showed in Frankfurt about a year and a half ago. From the beginning its clean, simple design… Read More
Ghosn Out 1.24.2019
Carlos Ghosn’s reign at Renault is officially over. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told Bloomberg TV Ghosn resigned as chairman and CEO of Renault last night. Ghosn has been in jail in Japan since his arrest in November over allegations that include understating his income. Renault's Board of Directors met in France this morning making several key… Read More
High Tech Help 1.23.2019
It’s no longer just about horsepower and design, technology is becoming an increasingly important part of what we drive. BMW knows this. That’s why they’re forming business partnerships to bring the latest technology to their customers. No one likes to think about being stranded on the side of the road, but it happens. BMW i Ventures is investing in Urgent.ly.… Read More